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Instantly notify WhatsApp contacts of new Freshdesk tickets

This automation template allows users to automatically send a WhatsApp notification to a designated recipient whenever a new ticket is created in Freshdesk.

This integration streamlines the customer support workflow by instantly notifying the appropriate team member of new incoming tickets, enabling faster response times and improved customer service. The template connects the Freshdesk ticketing system with the WhatsApp messaging platform, automatically triggering a WhatsApp message to be sent to a predefined contact whenever a new ticket is registered in Freshdesk.

Updated May 8, 2026Est. run: 5sEst. cost: $0.0003
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What this template does

  • Triggers a WhatsApp notification when a new ticket is created in Freshdesk
  • Automatically sends the WhatsApp message to a predefined contact
  • Enables faster response times for customer support inquiries
  • Integrates the Freshdesk ticketing system with the WhatsApp messaging platform
  • Streamlines the customer support workflow by instantly notifying the appropriate team member

How it works

1
Trigger

Connect Freshdesk

The automation template connects to the Freshdesk ticketing system to monitor for new ticket creation events.

2
Action

Send WhatsApp Message

Whenever a new ticket is created in Freshdesk, the automation triggers the sending of a WhatsApp message to a predefined contact, informing them of the new ticket.

Setup guide

1

Add Freshdesk credential

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new Freshdesk credential. Enter your Freshdesk API key.

2

Configure Freshdesk trigger

1. Add a Freshdesk trigger node to your workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the Freshdesk credential you added earlier. 3. Choose the 'New Ticket' event to trigger the workflow.

3

Add WhatsApp Business Cloud credential

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new WhatsApp Business Cloud credential. Enter your WhatsApp API key.

4

Configure WhatsApp message

1. Add a WhatsApp Business Cloud node to your workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the WhatsApp credential you added earlier. 3. Configure the message content, recipient phone number, and any other required settings.

5

Map Freshdesk ticket data

1. In the WhatsApp Business Cloud node settings, use the field mapping feature to map relevant Freshdesk ticket data (e.g. ticket number, customer name, issue description) into the WhatsApp message template.

Requirements

Create a Freshdesk account and obtain an API key with access to create and read tickets
Create a WhatsApp Business Cloud API account and obtain an access token to send messages
Ensure the WhatsApp Business Cloud API is enabled and configured to send messages to the designated recipient
Grant the integration workspace access to the Freshdesk and WhatsApp Business Cloud API accounts

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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